Florida
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Florida - as per Section 383.33625 of the Stephanie Saboor Grieving Parents Act; disposition of fetus; notification; forms developed - parents have the right to the release and burial of their child and will be notified of options and procedures for disposition. (Please note: A death certificate is mandatory if a stillbirth occurs after 20 weeks of gestation.)
The Compassionate Friends
If you are a member (or a friend) of a family that has suffered the death of a child, The Compassionate Friends is here to help you and provide support for the family. Feel free to contact TCF’s National Office at 877-969-0010 or nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org if you need assistance in finding a local Chapter or you have any other questions.
BayCare
A list of local groups and other support for bereaved parents.
Healthy Start Southwest Florida
When you have lost a child, especially an infant, it is easy to feel alone. You are not alone, and we can help you find your way through the grieving process.
Cherishing the Journey
Cherishing the Journey is here to offer comfort and guidance to parents who lovingly continue their pregnancy after receiving a negative prenatal diagnosis for their baby, as well as parents who have experienced the loss of an infant. We believe that each child is a gift, and we wish to help families honor their beloved baby by providing memory items, support, and resources.
Postpartum Wellness
Your friends and family may not understand your grief after miscarriage. This can lead to more isolation and sorrow. The counselors at Postpartum Wellness have received specialized training to support mothers. Regardless of whether you have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death, or are pregnant following a loss we are here for you.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Florida.
Life Choices Medical Clinic
It is important that you have a chance to grieve for the loss of your little one. The loss of a pregnancy - no matter how early or how late – can result in feelings of grief or discouragement that may overwhelm you. For many women, the emotional healing takes longer than the physical healing that follows a miscarriage. Life Choices Medical Clinic is here to help you. We offer Miscarriage Healing classes for you and your boyfriend or husband. Please allow us to provide the solace and strength you need in the sorrow of your loss.
A Walk to Remember (Florida Healthy Start)
Another way families that have had a loss can receive support is through the Coalition’s “Walk to Remember”. This event is held each year in October to observe National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The Walk is dedicated to our local grieving families and to their departed children (no matter how long ago or recently the loss occurred). All families and their friends in the community are welcome to participate at no cost.
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Fort Meyers – Sweet Child of Mine Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support – Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month. Contact Lindsay Wood at 239-225-3185 or email lwood1007@gmail.com